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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,469.98, 460,253.34 and 252,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,469.98, 460,253.34 and 252,756.72 is: 348,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,469.98 : 460,253.34 = 252,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,469.98/460,253.34 = 252,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,469.98x = 460,253.34 × 252,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,469.98x = 116,332,124,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,332,124,587.45/333,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,853.36

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